Three generations of the Peterson family on Gardendale Road, caring for San Antonio with gentle, specific adjustments — the Torque Release and Webster techniques. We seek healing through skilled hands, genuine prayer, and a plan built around you, not a package.
The Peterson family · San Antonio
Dr. Ward Peterson opened the doors in 1985. In 2018 his son, Dr. Tim Peterson, took the reins — and today his father, brother, sister, and Dr. McKenzie Slattery all serve here. It really is a family office, and we treat your family like our own.
Owner · treating chiropractor
Tim grew up in his father's practice and graduated magna cum laude from Palmer College in 1995. He returned home to San Antonio in 2007 and took ownership in 2018. Since 2001 he has practiced the Torque Release Technique — a gentle, specific, instrument-assisted adjustment with no twisting or cracking.
Founder · chiropractor
Dr. Ward founded Peterson Chiropractic in 1985 after graduating from Palmer College and answering what he calls a clear calling to serve. Now semi-retired, he still adjusts patients he has cared for across three and four decades — many of whom now bring their grandchildren through the same doors.
Most people who walk through our door are not chiropractic regulars. They are parents who picked up a toddler the wrong way, office workers who slept wrong, expectant moms looking for relief, and families who simply want to feel well — gently, without the twist-and-crack.
From sit-all-day stiffness to acute flare-ups. Gentle, specific adjustments restore motion without forceful twisting.
Forward-head posture, a bad pillow, or long hours at a screen. Often paired with shoulder tension and headaches.
Tension and cervicogenic headaches respond well to gentle upper-cervical work and soft-tissue release.
Radiating leg pain, numbness, or tingling. The Torque Release approach targets the nerve interference at its source.
Webster-certified care for low-back, hip, and pelvic comfort through every trimester — gentle and supported.
Remarkably light, age-appropriate adjustments — often no more than fingertip pressure — for colic, sleep, and growth.
Many of our patients have no pain at all — they come to stay aligned, energized, and well as a way of life.
A nervous system under constant load shows up in the spine. Gentle care helps the body shift out of fight-or-flight.
Every patient gets a real exam, real listening, and a plan that explains itself. These are the tools we draw from once we understand what is actually going on — matched to you, not handed out from a menu.
Our signature method. A gentle, precise, instrument-assisted adjustment that releases nerve interference — no twisting, no popping, no cracking. Comfortable enough for newborns and seniors alike.
A specific, certified sacral analysis and adjustment for pregnancy. It helps balance the pelvis and reduce tension, supporting mom's comfort through every trimester.
Light, careful adjustments for babies and children — often nothing more than fingertip pressure — for colic, sleep, posture, and healthy development.
Low-frequency electrical stimulation that eases muscle spasm and pain, often used to prepare tight tissue before a gentle adjustment.
A relaxing, motorized roller table that gently mobilizes the spine, improves circulation, and helps restore the spine's natural curves.
When imaging is warranted, we take and review it on-site so your care is based on what is actually happening in your spine — never guesswork.
For patients who welcome it, we are glad to pray with you. It is never required, never assumed — simply offered, the way it has been here since 1985.
"We seek to find healing through gentle adjustments, genuine prayer, and personalized care."
— The Peterson family
No mystery. No "let's see how it goes." Here is exactly what happens, in order, on the day you walk in.
Fill out the new-patient packet ahead of time or in our waiting room. Bring your insurance card and a photo ID.
The doctor sits down with you. We listen first — what hurts, when, how long, what you have tried, and what you need to be able to do.
Gentle orthopedic, neurologic, and range-of-motion testing. If digital X-rays are needed we take them on-site; if not, we will tell you so.
You leave with a clear plan and an answer to "how long until I feel better." No fourteen-page packets, no high-pressure sales.
Most new patients receive their first Torque Release adjustment the same day. If today is not the right day, that is perfectly fine.
We verify your benefits before your first appointment so the front-desk conversation is short and there are no surprises on visit two.
We keep our fees clear and fair, and we do not require pre-paid care plans or bundles. If a tool is not going to help you, we will not bill you for it.
We are glad to work with families on payment, and we will always tell you the cost up front. Just ask — we would rather you ask than worry.
We will verify your specific benefits before your first appointment — call us at (210) 691-2747.
A wall of five-star reviews from San Antonio families. Quotes below are excerpts from public reviews.
Peterson Chiropractic has been an answered prayer. I had believed I would live the rest of my life with back ache and neck pain — and that is simply not my story anymore.
Drs. Peterson and Slattery always provide great care with a genuine ear for my needs. You are treated like a person here, every single visit.
As a first-time mom with a colicky baby, I cannot say enough about the gentle care we received. It made a real difference for our whole family.
You are greeted like family and not like clients. Best chiropractic care I have ever received — I recommend them to everyone I know.
If the question on your mind is not here, just call us — we would rather answer it now than have you guess.
No. Our signature Torque Release Technique is a gentle, specific, instrument-assisted adjustment — no twisting, no forceful popping or cracking. It is comfortable enough for newborns, expectant moms, and seniors.
Many patients notice a meaningful change within the first few visits. Long-standing issues take longer — we will give you an honest read after your first exam, not a generic plan.
Yes, when done by a chiropractor trained to work on them. Pediatric and infant adjustments are remarkably gentle — often just fingertip pressure. We care for children every week.
Absolutely. Dr. McKenzie Slattery is certified in the Webster Technique, a gentle method designed to support comfort and balance throughout pregnancy.
No. Chiropractors are primary-contact providers in Texas. You can call us directly — no referral required.
It is. We are openly Christ-centered and glad to pray with patients who welcome it. That said, prayer is never required or assumed — everyone is cared for with the same respect and gentleness.
No. We do not require pre-paid care plans or bundles. After your exam we recommend a plan with a clear end-point, and we revisit it together as you progress.
Tell us a few details and we will call you back the same business day to confirm a time. If today is urgent, please pick up the phone instead.
Call us(210) 691-2747It usually does not. The sooner you come in, the gentler and quicker your path back to feeling well.
